Goodal Apple Mint AHA BHA Exfoliating 10% Liquid Versus Urban Skin RX Pro Strength Retinol Resurfacing Treatment Pads
Updated on April 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Goodal Apple Mint AHA BHA Exfoliating 10% Liquid 20 ingredients
Urban Skin RX Pro Strength Retinol Resurfacing Treatment Pads 20 ingredients
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About this product
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Goodal Apple Mint AHA BHA Exfoliating 10% Liquid 20 ingredients
Urban Skin RX Pro Strength Retinol Resurfacing Treatment Pads 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract 67%
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalic Acid
Buffering
Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract 67%, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Panthenol, Betaine, Allantoin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Malic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucosamine Hcl
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Polysorbate 20, Ethoxydiglycol, Niacinamide, Retinol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Glucosamine Hcl, Ascorbic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Kojic Acid, Arbutin, Glutathione, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lactic Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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